Nonstop from John F. Kennedy International to Seattle-Tacoma International: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
2,415 mi, great circle
Flying time
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
average, November 2026
Airlines
passenger airlines
Also in the data (cargo, charter or a foreign airline on a domestic route): EVA Air.
The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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About 5h 18m gate to gate for the 3,887 km (2,415 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines, with about 8.9 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).